This comforting Mexican Mince is a classic home-style dish that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Tender minced beef or lamb simmers gently with earthy kidney beans, sweet corn, and rich chopped tomatoes, creating a thick, satisfying stew. The addition of ketchup and stock cube provides a deep, savory umami backbone, while a hint of chili powder adds just enough warmth without overwhelming the palate. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner solution, ready in under 40 minutes. Serve it hot over fluffy rice, pasta, or alongside a crisp green vegetable for a balanced, family-friendly meal that feels both nostalgic and nourishing.
Mexican Mince
Description
This comforting Mexican Mince is a classic home-style dish that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Tender minced beef or lamb simmers gently with earthy kidney beans, sweet corn, and rich chopped tomatoes, creating a thick, satisfying stew. The addition of ketchup and stock cube provides a deep, savory umami backbone, while a hint of chili powder adds just enough warmth without overwhelming the palate. It&# 226;ÂÂs the perfect weeknight dinner solution, ready in under 40 minutes. Serve it hot over fluffy rice, pasta, or alongside a crisp green vegetable for a balanced, family-friendly meal that feels both nostalgic and nourishing.Ingredients
Directions
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Finely chop the onion.
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Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet if using lean meat, otherwise place the meat and onion directly in a pan over medium heat.
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Brown the meat and onion, stirring occasionally, until the meat is golden and cooked through.
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Drain the canned kidney beans and sweetcorn well.
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Add the drained beans, sweetcorn, chopped tomatoes, ketchup, crushed stock cube, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the pan.
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Stir well to combine, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Serve hot with rice, pasta, or a green vegetable.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 434.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22.9g36%
- Saturated Fat 9.0g45%
- Cholesterol 117.0mg39%
- Sodium 241.9mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 13.4g5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
- Sugars 9.2g
- Protein 41.1g83%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
If the mixture seems too thick during simmering, add a splash of water or extra stock to reach your desired consistency.
For a spicier kick, increase the chili powder or add a diced jalapeño.
This dish freezes well. Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
You can substitute the minced beef with turkey or chicken mince for a lighter version, but you may need to add a bit more oil for frying.
